At the north end of Chilko Lake the water flows into Chilko River and winds it’s way to the Fraser River eventually spilling into the Pacific Ocean. At eighty kilometres long, 366 metres deep and 1,172 metres above seal level, BC Parks bills it as the “largest and highest fresh water lake in North America”. Chilko Lake is internationally recognized for its clear and ever-changing blue hues as well as how this beauty can be transformed into one of BC’s most treacherous inland water bodies when the wind suddenly whips up – locals see this as an advantage to preserve the pristine beauty. Guided fishing, trailriding and hunting trips have been available for over 70 years and the river is classified waters with a catch and release only policy for large Rainbow and Bull Trout. Only an hours flight from Vancouver the local airport makes it easy to get here – locally guided trips make it a pleasure to visit.